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Aegis vs Guidance - What's the difference?

aegis | guidance | Related terms |

Aegis is a related term of guidance.


As nouns the difference between aegis and guidance

is that aegis is a mythological shield associated with zeus and athena shown as a short cloak consisting of a goatskin the aegis of athena is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of medusa in the center the aegis is more an emblem of protection and power than an actual military shield while guidance is the act or process of guiding.

aegis

English

(wikipedia aegis)

Alternative forms

* , egis

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A mythological shield associated with Zeus and Athena shown as a short cloak consisting of a goatskin. The aegis of Athena is usually shown with a border of snakes and with the head of Medusa in the center. The aegis is more an emblem of protection and power than an actual military shield.
  • Protection, guidance. Usually used as ‘under the aegis’ because of its origin as protection of the shield of Athena.
  • Endorsement.
  • Sponsorship.

    • Synonyms

    * auspices * patronage * protection

    Related terms

    * Aegis cruiser

    guidance

    English

    Alternative forms

    * guidaunce

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • the act or process of guiding
  • advice or counselling on some topic
  • any process or system to control the path of a vehicle, missile etc.